Wednesday, February 29, 2012

YIPPPEEEEE!!! SPECIAL SWEET STUFF!!!!

Happy Day to Everyone!!! I am very humbled that so many of you have have decided to follow my blog on a regular basis and that you leave such sweet and kind comments. You are sincerely the reason that I enjoy blogging so much. As many of you know, I have had a couple of years of some big rocks and hurtles in my road, but because of you, life was much easier--you brought much happiness and joy during those couple of years!! So I would like to give back to my FOLLOWERS who have brought so many smiles to me. You all know how much I love having SWEET STUFF so this is a SPECIAL EVENT for me as well!!!

Gosh I never had any idea that I would ever reach so many people with my cards and projects but it is certainly a thrill to know that the numbers tell me that has happened. I have surpassed the 4000 Followers mark so it's time to celebrate!! I have been afforded the opportunity to be a member of a number of distinguished Design Teams and my life has been made richer by the people I have met along the way, which includes several companies that wanted to have a part of this celebration!!!

I hope you are just as excited as I am concerning this SWEET STUFF because there will be TEN separate prizes to be won during this celebration:

Diana and Roy Crick of Magnolia-licious and Scor-Pal have been two of my biggest supporters since before I even had a blog...and of course I remain one of their staunchest supporters, too. Thanks, Diana and Roy, for everything!

PRIZE 1 - One $30 Gift Voucher from Magnolia-licious to be used for Tildas or Edwins

PRIZE 2 - One Scor-Pal with mat - your choice of inches or metric

Paul and Siri Bridger, the owners of Wild Orchid Crafts, are truly the most generous and kindest people in all of Cyberland. Their wide range of products are the best in the world...and you all KNOW that their flowers are not surpassed by any other company. My sincere thanks to Siri and Paul for allowing me to be on their Design Team and also for this lovely surprise for one of you!!!

PRIZE 3 - This absolutely gorgeous selection of Wild Orchid Flowers

Susana Magenheimer of Susana's Custom Art and Card Design KNOWS how much this old retired college prof LOVES paper and I can share with you that this is my very favorite place to shop for paper. She always has all of the new papers in her shop right away and her customer service is TOPS!!!! So the very generous Susana is offering:

PRIZE 4 - FIVE paper pads of your choice from the Selection at SCACD (limited to stock on hand).

Heidi and Stuart Johnston of Stampavie are both true delights and I was so thrilled to meet them in person at CHA this year. I am so fortunate and extremely humbled to be a part of their magnificent Design Team. Thank you Heidi and Stuart for this lovely gift for one of the participants!

PRIZE 5 - 4 Stamps from the New Release at Stampavie

It is such a joy to be associated with Denise Lynn of Whimsy Stamps as a Guest Designer. She is such a sweetheart and such a pleasure to work for. Thank you so much, Denise, for all of the many kindnesses you always show. From Denise...

PRIZE 6 - One $30 Gift Voucher from Whimsy Stamps

Having been on the LOTV Store Design Team, I can tell you that Lisa and Laila are two of the most appreciative, considerate, and enjoyable people to work for. Thank you, LOTV!!

PRIZE 7 - 2 large sets of LOTV Sentiments

Summer Muragin at Belles 'n Whistles is one of the sweetest and kindest people you will ever meet and it was such a pleasure being on her DT. It is a real joy to present this prize:

PRIZE 8 - 5 Belles 'n Whistles Stamps

Bonnie Garby at Really Reasonable Ribbon afforded me the opportunity to play with ribbon, ribbon, and more ribbon while on her Design Team and I thank her for everything.

PRIZE 9 - $30 gift voucher for anything in the RRR shop

I enjoyed my experience on the FlowerSoft design team so very much and am so pleased to be able to offer to you...

PRIZE 10 - One Floral Bouquet Colour Selection Box

Now isn't that EXCITING SWEET STUFF!!!!! As I said, there will be TEN winners from my FOLLOWERS and the SWEET STUFF will end on Wednesday, March 14, at Midnight EST. I will announce the TEN winners on Thursday night, March 15, at Midnight EST and the winners will select their prize in the order in which I receive their emails claiming the prizes. I am asking that you please put this posting's header on your sidebar with a link to this posting if you have a blog and become a FOLLOWER if you are not one of my favorite people yet!!! If you are not a blogger, please tell all of your crafting friends about this opportunity!! Please leave your information with the cute Little Blue Froggy. If you don't have a blog, please just skip over the URL line and add your information...keeping my fingers crossed that this goes off without a hitch...lol

Best Wishes and GOOD LUCK to everyone!!!! Wooohoooo!!! I'm soooooo excited!!!!

Congrats Jacque on reaching over 4000 followers!!! i for one have loved coming to your blog daily to see your wonderful creations and to hear about your life both ups and downs!! Your journey has helped me when I found out my nan had breast cancer but unfortunately she was unable to fight this awful disease and passed away a week ago!!! So Thank you... you have helped me!! Hugsxx

HI Jacque, congratulations on such a huge number of followers, but this is no wonder having in mind all your wonderful, original and beautiful creations! Thank you for being there to inspire me and fill my heart with your awesome skillfulness! And of course thanks for this mega sweet stuff, very generous of yours, as always!Have a nice day, Geri

Oh my goodness! 4000+ followers is AMAZING! Congratulations. I am so happy to be one of them. All of your creations are inspiring and I look forward to them. This is an amazing giveaway, thank you for the chance to win! :)

Jacque, congratulations on the milestone of reaching 4000 followers. You are the best!!! for all your inspiration, your generosity and everything you give also of yourself. Thank you for all this lovely candy..hopefully I will get an early birthday present.Warm wishes from SA.

Jacque, congratulations on reaching 4000 followers. It's not surprising as your cards are all wonderful and your blog is a joy to read. What fab candy. I would love to be in with a chance of winning. All my best wishes, Kym xxx

WOW, Jacque, this is really amazing, 4000+, but it is not a miracle, because of all the lovely work you make. This sweet stuff is really amazing, thanks to all the sponsors and you of course for a chance to win one of these items. Hugs, Helen

AMAZING CANDY!.. And Jacque!.. I am so Happy you are in well being.... Celebrating this with us... !.. It really is something to Celebrate... Life, Friends, Followers, Colleagues and Family!.... I wish you all the Best further on... And I am so Happy to Celebrate with you!.. I love visiting you when I am Blog hopping.. -There is always a New Card or box from you!... I will follow you though the next 4000 Followers too! :o) Big Celebration of Everything Hug from Me :o)

Congrats on so many followers, you so deserve to be followed. All your projects and cards are stunning, love to visit you every time you post. You are very talented.Thanks to all sponsors for this stunning giveaway, would love to be one of the winners. Have a fab day. Hugs,Moni

Congrats with your 4000 followers. I always enjoy your cards. I love your choice in colors. I hope you will keep on inspiring me for a long time. Thanks to the sponsors and you for the chance to win these great prices.

Congrats on more than 4000 followers. That's really amazing and something to be proud of, but your cards are always beautiful and inspirational.Thanks for the chance of winning one of your prizes. Hugs, Marianne MW

Hi Jacque,Firstly, congratulations on your huge following - although I can't understand why you are surprised - who wouldn't want to follow such an awe inspiring blog.Secondly, thank you for being an inspiration, not only in your card making but in life in general.Thirdly, thank you for offering up such an awesome candy with such fabulous prizes. A reflection of how much people love you I think!!Off to link up on my blog now.Keep crafting Jacque - I'd be lost without you.hugsDawn xx

Congratulations Jacque! I enjoy visiting your blog and your creations are always wonderful and inspiring. You are such a generous woman for doing these sweet stuffs! Lovely prizes! I like your new profile piccie btw, great yellow sweater. Hugs, Hanneke

Woooweeee 4000++ followers many congratulations....but then this is such a gorgeous and very welcoming blog to visit.......this candy is awesome and we are so lucky to have the chance to win some of this xxxxx hugs galore Amanda

Jacque sincerest congratulations. I'm not surprised that you have so many admirers. Your work is beautiful, refined and inspiring. I wish you many more wonderful ideas. And above all good health. I love to look up to you. I always improves my mood.A recent lack of it in my life. Thank you for that you are.Hugs from Poland Mili

Congratulations Jacque! 4000 followers is quite a feat. Your candy is beyond amazing. Thanks for the chance at a sweet treat. :-) I've been a follower for a long time and have you linked up in my sidebar. Hugs!

WOUW congratulations Jacque. What an awesome celebration, and who wouldn´t love to win one of these amazing prizes here. I don´t have a real blog, but I have one in such a social network, where I´ll share this for everyone to see, so hope, that´ll work as well.You are an awesome crafter, who I admire sooo much, and I always look forward to see, what you show next, and I´m sure, you´ll soon get another 4000 followers here too hun.

hiya sweetiei'm glad that i''m already a follower for a while sweetieyou're such a insiration and the thing you make are always so gorgeous, i still can't make such cards and boxes you've made hunniwow so many follower sweetie congratulation sweetie, i hope this year to reach 200 followers, LOL, thank you so much, and all the super sweet sponsers with there gorgeous prizes, my fovorite one are the flowers from WOC, there flowers are so gorgeous, the stamps and all are amazing prizes to, i'll linked it in a minute on my sidebar sweetiehugs angeliquexxxxxxxxxxx

Wow Congratulation That a lot of followers very happy for you that make alot of followersI been here alot and like to come here what a beautiful blog you are a very nice lady and very talent ,all ways love looking at your cards thank you for giveing a chance to win your candy have a very nice day HUGS

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

Congratulations on 4000 followers. Jackie you are an inspiration to us not only with your gorgeous creations that inspire us to to create, your life, your attitude is such a beautiful gift to us. Thanks for the chance to win. Blessing, Linda

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

CONGRATULATIONS!! For me it's always a joy to read your posts. And you're so 'crazy', giving away sweet stuff all the time: love it :)I will post this marvelous post asap, now I'm at work, so I'll do it as I get home tonight.

Congratulations Jacque on your 4,000 following, I am not surprised at all, your creations and generosity are amazing. You are a wonderful blogger. Thank you for giving us all the chance to win a super prize.HugsSuzi x

Having that many followers doesn't come as a surprise to me you are one of the nicest, most generous, inspirational bloggers i have the pleasure of knowing, and i just know you will exceed 5000 in the not too distant future hon!I am as excited as you looking at the prizes for this draw and the great companies who have sponsored you, kudos to them! I shop at most of them lol.....so i will gladly post this in my sidebar with a link back here hun, hope i'm one of the lucky ones, but i would also like to wish every other crafter here GOOD LUCK, bye for now Jac, hugs Vick xxxxthe-artful-codger.blogspot.comYT vixcrafts

This is super sweet candy! I kept coming to your blog to have a look but only a few days back decided to follow you, never expected this but so glad I did now! Thank you so much for this wonderful chance! I have advertised you on my blogs side bar too. Congrats on reaching 4000!Love Pearl x

Congrats on making 4000! What a wonderful accomplishment.I remember when you were first starting, seems so long ago.This is an amazing testament to how many people love what you do and are anxious to not miss anything you do.Thank You for a chance to win.

Congratulations on your 4000 followers and I am certainly happy to be one of them. Thank you so much for all your Sweet Stuff throughout the time I have been a follower and lucky enough to have won one already. It is very kind of you to be given the chance to enter this one and good luck to everyone.Maureen.........x

Wow! Congratulations!!! on reaching 4000 followers - that is unbelievable & amazing! Such an amazing candy you are giving away-of course I will link it in my side bar.I love visiting your bloga nd seeing your amazing creations. Thank you for the chance to win and I wish you good luck!!!

Congratulations sweet Jacque. I am soo happy for you. Not at all surprised that so many of us follow your path every day, you are an inspiration to all of us.Take care dear friend, I am very privilege that our path crossed and that you are in my life.Sending love from MOntreal xoxox

Congrats on so many followers!!! To be honest, I am not surprised you got to so many. Your creations are simply amazing!!! I think you can expect many more. :) And you are super sweet too. Thank you very, very much for the chance to win these goodies! Hugs! xx

Congrats to you my friend for reaching such a huge following! I think people are drawn to you for many reasons. Your beautiful beautiful cards, your open sharing of your "rocks" that help and inspire others, and the fact that you are such a joy!

Congratulations Sweetie on your 4000+ followers!! I want to thank you for all the inspiration that you have given to me with your gorgeous cards and projects!! It's been such a pleasure to be one of your followers!!Big Hugs,Suzan

Congratulations with that huge amount of followers! No surprise to me you have so many, because your cards and projects are stunning and inspritational. Also you're so genours and always spoiling us with fantastic sweet stuff.

Wow Congrats Jacque!!400 followers!! I am not surprized at all however, since your blog and your work is amazing and so inspiring :)Thanks so much for offering us all the chance to win these lovely prizes!Fiona L x

Very Very Very generous Jacque! you are an amzing woman and amazing inspiration to all of us! Thanks for that! I am off to post this on my sidebar right now and advertise on my blog tomorrow! Thanks for the chance to be a winner of one of these great prizes!

Wow Jacque!!! Congratulations on reaching 4000 followers - so well deserved!! not only because all your work but mainly because the lady you are. That is so amazing!! And thanks so much for the wonderful candy...would love to win! :DHave a wonderful week!!HugsRegina

O wow 4000 followers that is awesome but no surprise, your cards are always so beautiful and inspirational. Congrats and thank you for the chance to win one of those fabulous candies, you are so so generous. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed. Hugs xxx

Hi i am new to following your blog (about 2 months) i love every minute of everything you do. WOW how exciting and special you must feel having all us followers, keep up the good work it may be even bigger next year and double, brilliant thanks so much for your inspiration you put a smile on my face x curlytops/michelle c

Hi Jacque,Huge congratulations on reaching 4000 followers. You give so much inspiration it is a joy to follow you.The sweet stuff you are offering is just awesome.Thanks for the chance to win one of these fab prizes.hugsMarion

Congrats on so many followers, my first visit here, I found you from Bev's blog, don't know why I haven't visited before. Thanks for the chance of getting a bit of the pie, love your work, I've put a link on my side bar Chris x

Congratulations, Jacque! 4,000 Followers...amazing! I am not surprised however. I know first hand how much I enjoy coming to your blog and seeing your beautiful art work! I love how you tell us exactly how you make the beautiful cards. And, I must admit, I love your Sweet Stuff! So, Jacque the congratulations go to you for creating and sharing your work with so many...and the joy is for us to be able to see it!

You have amazing Sweet Stuff to give away this time. I don't know which of the fabulous prizes I would choose if given the opportunity. Thank you, and all of your friends for their generosity!

At first: so good to see you with your new pfoto!! And WOW!!! Such a SUPER candy! I have never seen a greater one than you have now! I love to play along and you have already so many players! Have a lot of fun with you candy!

At first: so good to see you with your new pfoto!! And WOW!!! Such a SUPER candy! I have never seen a greater one than you have now! I love to play along and you have already so many players! Have a lot of fun with you candy!

Congratulations Jacque on attaining 4000 Followers. Wowee, that sure is a milestone. It's been a real pleasure following you and reading your posts these past few years and of course admiring your wonderful talent. Love the new pic by the way! Wishing you lots of good health and lots more followers. Take care, hugs Sharon x

Wow 4000+ followers, congratulations. That must feel wonderful knowing that so many people love your creations. Thanks a lot for al the great cards and tons of inspirations you are giving us. And your not giving away one candy but ten! You are really spoiling us. But I'm not complaining.Hugs,Babette

Over 4000 followers says it all I guess and the recommandation of Bev to come and see for our selves. You are soooo generous to celebrate it with an amazing candy. Thank you soooo much for a chance to win!

Oh wow, wow, wow, more than 4000 followers is certainly something to celebrate. I am however not surprised as your work is always stunning, so beautifully designed. Here's to the next 4000, big hugs, rainmac xxx

Congratulations. What a wonderful celebration! I am fairly new to cardmaking but have enjoyed your creations on various DTs. I recently made my way over here ad clicked the follow button as I am always inspired by your work.Thanks for all you do on the various DTs- it really helps us newbies to get ideas.

Huge congratulations Jacque, what a fab achievement and why not, your lifes hurdles have inspired you to get the most out of life and you have your followers who support you so greatly Jacque. Love to see your beautiful creations each time, a really happy moment!!! Ruby x

Wow! Congrats on 4000 followers, that's really brilliant. I am not surprised though as it's always great to visit your blog and see what you have been up to, your makes are always so gorgeous. Thanks for giving us the chance to win your fabulous candy, you really are too generous Lindsay xx

OMG, Jacque, wow!!!!! Congratulations on so many followers. You so deserve it. It's allways a joy to visit your blog.Thank you so much for the chance to win one of these gorgeous prices. It's absolut fantastic.Big hugs, Yvon

I have only just found you but I am so glad that I did, congratulations on such a huge following you must really deserve it, well done you. I will most certainly be back as a regular visitor to your lovely Blog!Hugs and cheers........Sheilagh x : )

Congratulations on reaching 4000 followers. I follow your blog every day and love your cards with their vibrant cheerful colours and great detail. Thank you for the chance to win some of this fabulous candy.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, Jacque on reaching 4000 followers! Your cards are always so lovely and inspirational. I've been a follower for a long while now, but believe it or not, I have never tried for any of your candy before! This is my first time. I'm just so happy that you are happy and healthy! Best Wishes!Warmest Hugs, Sheryl

Congratulations sweetie for reaching such an amazing number of followers! Your work is truly amazing and I love reading your post. I'm so happy and I admire you for overcoming the huge health problems; you are definitely a symbol for lots of people out there including me:)Those sponsor of yours are fantastic too; it's great to see such wonderful signs of generosity in our crafting world:)Wish you all the best and lots of health and happiness for many many years to come!Sending big hugs all the way from Romania!Iulia

Wow! hun, Congratulations, 4000 followers...but I am not surprised, as your blog is always full of inspiration and great ideas, Thank you for a chance to win some really outstanding candy!!Biggest of hugs,Marjoriexx

I am not surprised that you have reached 4000 followers. Your blog is so inspiring. And i think you are a great inspiration for us all. And your art is great.Love this candy. Will post it in my sidebar, and I am already folowing your blog. Have a nice week :)

cngratulations,4000 followers. i would love to have the chance to recive one of your candies,and how nice for the companies to offer 10,a big thankyou must go to them to. you do follow my blog to thankyou.take care love bluebell-flowerwood x.

Amazing to reach 4000 followers - shows how much people love your work. Thank you for the chance to win some incredible candy and thanks to all the generous people who have donated all this yummy stuff!! Pat x

Congratulations Jacque!! WOW 4000 is HUGE!! See how much your talent is appreciated? You create such pretty cards, and other beautiful items, it would a be a fool that doesn't follow you! You are always upbeat, and put others before yourself, I have said this numerous times. It was amazing when you were battling your very personal battle, and still came everyday with a smile, and a gorgeous creation to inspire us! If that isn't enough you are always giving items away, how very generous and thoughtful of you!

I personally thank you for all the wonderful opportunities in the past, and for this one now. There are some truly SUPREME prizes here!!!Good luck for your future growth and good luck to everyone in this giveaway!love n light,Susan

Hello Jacque, is it any wonder that so many people want to follow your blog? You make such stunning cards and give so much inspiration to all of us. It's so wonderful to see your health is getting better, you look great in your new picture sweetie!! Of course this candy is just awesome, but also the fact that so many of these companies support you says something about the kind of person you are. So congrats on over 4000 followers and a big hug from the Netherlands. XXX Frea

I recieve your blog by email and have enjoyed it so much. Your cards are beautiful and you give me tons of inspiration....you are so very talented and sharing to us all... Congrats on all your subbies as they all love your blog too! :c)

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I am a retired college professor who readily admits to a stamping addiction and I am NOT in search of a 12-step plan to overcome it. The cute munchkins in the stamping world have found their way into my heart and I get much joy from showcasing them with paper and coloring. I kinda enjoy these paperdolls for grown-ups!!